Question

Refer to the NASA article "Responding to Climate Change." How does the word tailored affect the meaning of this sentence? Modern life is tailored to the stable climate we have become accustomed to. It shows how closely modern life is fitted to the earth's climate. It implies it would be easy to change our way of life as the climate changes. It introduces an analogy between climate and clothing. It means that humans are accelerating climate change.

Answer 1

Answer:

B). It shows how closely modern life is fitted to the earth's climate.

Explanation:

The word 'tailor' stands for 'to make or adapt for a specific need.' The author employs it here to convey how humans adapt themselves to the climate change in order to survive. It also assists in displaying 'how closely the modern life of humans is pertinent to the climate of the Earth and its associated impacts.' The modern life's adavncements are causing an increase in greenhouse gases(sue to emissions) which is directl affecting the climate of the Earth. Thus, option B is the correct answer.